Akinola Davies Jr. has been invited to join the Academy. What does this mean for Nollywood?

British-Nigerian filmmaker and one of the brains behind the 2026 most awarded AMVCA film “My Father’s Shadow” has been invited to join the Academy, joining a list of talented Nigerian filmmakers and actors on the list. Talented actors Sopé Dìrísù and Akinola Davis Jr. were the only two Nigerians invited to the academy this year,... Read More

Do Our Nollywood Films Have A Chance At An Oscar Nomination?

The 98th Academy Awards were held a few days ago, and with South Korea’s cinema history now boasting multiple Oscar wins, most notably Parasite in 2020, the question on our mind is whether Nollywood might be next in line for a nomination in the near future. As of 2025, three Nollywood films had been submitted... Read More

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October 10, 2017

The Film Blog: 8 African films are contending for the Foreign Language Oscar. Not one is Nigerian

We’re not sure how exactly we feel about this – disappointed, broken-hearted or upbeat about the near future. Yes, the Academy Awards, otherwise known as the Oscars is not without its own controversies and deficiencies but a shot at a nomination in one of its most criticised yet crucial categories would have been a game... Read More

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February 29, 2016

Leonardo DiCaprio finally wins an Oscar + Full List of 2016 Academy Award winners

Leonardo DiCaprio finally won an Oscars at the 2016 Academy Awards, for his breathtaking role in Revenant- which saw him emerge the ‘Best Actor’. See below, full list of winners at the awards. BEST PICTURE The Big Short Bridge of Spies Brooklyn Mad Max: Fury Road The Martian The Revenant Room WINNER: Spotlight BEST ACTOR Bryan Cranston,... Read More

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February 29, 2016

Oscars 2016: ‘Hollywood is racist’ | Watch Chris Rock’s controversial opening monologue

Comic/actor- Chris Rock had a second attempt at hosting the Academy Awards on Sunday night, and his opening monologue- which lasted 10 minutes- was a mix of hard hitting criticism of Hollywood and hilarious swipes at fellow actors. Definitely one to enjoy- watch below.

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February 23, 2015

All the red carpet glam from the 2015 Academy Awards (PHOTOS)

by Noble Ezeala The 2015 Academy Awards went down last night, and as usual, we were expecting to be wowed by all the haute-ness from the red carpet. Unfortunately, most stars phoned it in this year in terms of fashion. Our favourite look of the night was Marion Cotillard in a very unusual silhouette by Christian... Read More

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March 7, 2014

Opinion: Lupita is no fetish. She is a star, period

by Britni Danielle Let’s be clear: Lupita Nyong’o is a star. Period. By now you’ve heard the news that Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o won an Oscar for her performance in Steve McQueen’s epic drama 12 Years A Slave. And while I could almost feel sisters around the globe shouting in glee, some have already attempted... Read More

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October 18, 2012

Akintunde Oyebode: The Verbal Kint in all of us (YNaija Frontpage)

Like most government documents, the Sure and Steady Ready Report reads like a propaganda document, like an artist blowing his trumpet before learning the notes. I remember that day vividly. It was the 1995 Academy Awards. I was alone, in my room, standing and applauding. Kevin Spacey was at the podium to receive The Best... Read More

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February 27, 2012

“Wait a second!” – See our top 10 Oscars tweets

By Lekan Olanrewaju The 84th Annual Academy Awards have finally come and gone with many heaving sighs of relief that their favourites won, many seething at what they view as the injustice of their favourites not winning, and others generally sitting back and enjoying the show with a hilarious comment here and there. We... Read More

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February 27, 2012

“This is the last time I am going to be on this stage” – At long last, Meryl Streep takes it for Best Actress! #Oscars2012

by Hauwa Gambo Meryl Streep, 62, has been announced winner for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2012 Academy Awards, which just ended – for her role in The Iron Lady. This is her third Oscar, and her first in 30 years, although she has a record 17 nominations for the most coveted... Read More

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February 23, 2012

Countdown to the Oscars! We give you 8 predictions

by Lekan Olanrewaju As you probably already know, The Oscars is taking place this weekend. So in preparation for this year’s edition of the biggest film event and without the help of Octopus Paul, we’ve decided to pick our own “winners”, we are also taking a calculated risk by guessing, sentiments aside, who might actually... Read More

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January 22, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: 9 films make Academy Awards shortlist for Best Foreign Film

by Wilfred Okiche The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released the list of movies shortlisted for the best foreign language film for the 2012 Oscars. From a long list of 63, nine movies were picked and the list will be further reduced to five nominees. The final five will be announced 24, January... Read More

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December 7, 2011

Throwback Hit: Brokeback Mountain

by Wilfred Okiche Last week’s hot topic was the controversial bill passed by honorable members of the Senate criminalising same-sex marriage in the country and proposing a 14-year jail term for folks caught indulging. We are not trying to beat a dead horse but all this talk about same-sex unions reminds us of the film... Read More

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Akinola Davies Jr. has been invited to join the Academy. What does this mean for Nollywood?

Do Our Nollywood Films Have A Chance At An Oscar Nomination?

The Film Blog: 8 African films are contending for the Foreign Language Oscar. Not one is Nigerian

Leonardo DiCaprio finally wins an Oscar + Full List of 2016 Academy Award winners

Oscars 2016: ‘Hollywood is racist’ | Watch Chris Rock’s controversial opening monologue

See the full list of winners at the 2015 Academy Awards

All the red carpet glam from the 2015 Academy Awards (PHOTOS)

Opinion: Lupita is no fetish. She is a star, period

Akintunde Oyebode: The Verbal Kint in all of us (YNaija Frontpage)

“Wait a second!” – See our top 10 Oscars tweets

“This is the last time I am going to be on this stage” – At long last, Meryl Streep takes it for Best Actress! #Oscars2012

Countdown to the Oscars! We give you 8 predictions

#InCaseYouMissedIt: 9 films make Academy Awards shortlist for Best Foreign Film

Throwback Hit: Brokeback Mountain

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